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By Lucy Cruz Meet five impressive graduates from the the class of 2011. |
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After working with the Department of Campus Recreation at the University, RIDDHI PATEL knew exactly what it meant to be a team player. Dr. Patel credits this experience as having the greatest impact on her growth as a person and a young leader and said that it provided her with a family and people to depend on through tough times. "Nothing in life is handed to you, nor is anything handed to you when you choose to come to this University. You must work for it," said Dr. Patel, who recently completed the six-year physical therapy doctoral program. Dr. Patel is also grateful for the University's small size because she had the opportunity to meet plenty of students and administrators. She knows this is what helped facilitate her learning. With her degree from the University, Dr. Patel plans to work in a skilled nursing facility in the Philadelphia region and hopes to open her own physical therapy clinic one day.
“I really liked the school’s reputation in terms of preparing students for medical school,” said Plaksin, the University’s valedictorian. Part of this reputation comes from the professors, from whom Plaksin said he learned a great deal—inside and outside of the classroom. “For me, it’s the relationships I’ve developed over the last four years that have impacted me the most, not just the material learned in class,” said Plaksin. He will matriculate at NYU School of Medicine in the fall, looking to enter a medical specialty with his MD in which he will incorporate research. |
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"I attended USciences because I felt it offered an excellent educational opportunity in a science-focused environment." MELISSA SMITH PharmD’11 |
Drawn to the University’s urban location and relationships with many major hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, MELISSA SMITH knew attending would further the opportunities she could have in her future career.
“I attended USciences because I felt it offered an excellent educational opportunity in a science-focused environment,” said Dr. Smith.
Dr. Smith will be completing a post- graduate residency at Geisinger Health System and feels she received a solid foundation at the University. She said her degree adequately prepared her by presenting the curriculum in a patient-focused, clinical format that’s geared toward the future of pharmacy.
“I would describe my experience as educational and rewarding,” she said.
A member of the Rho Chi Society, a pharmacy honor society, Dr. Smith said she will remember most the people and lifelong relationships she’s formed.
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"My doctorate degree was vital to gaining the position at Revlon. It proved that I was capable of doing the specialized work the company was looking to perform." DOUGLAS M. FREDERICK |
Even before graduation, DOUGLAS M. FREDERICK was taking advantage of his education at the University and reaping the benefits. He is currently employed as a toxicologist in the Global Regulatory and Safety Department at the Revlon Research Center in Edison, New Jersey.
Dr. Frederick’s doctoral degree was vital in obtaining the position at Revlon.
“It proved that I was capable of doing the specialized work the company was looking to perform,” said Dr. Frederick.
Dr. Frederick found many opportunities for development at the University.
His experience as a graduate instructor in undergraduate pharm-tox courses allowed him to both educate and learn from students.
He also developed his abilities and knowledge through guidance from his advisor, Dr. PETER J. HARVISON, pharmaceutical sciences professor.
“This is a professional relationship I plan to maintain for the rest of my career,” said Dr. Frederick. “[At USciences] you have supportive network of classmates, faculty, and staff that wants you to succeed.”
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"[My degree] will help me face the ever-changing aspects of healthcare.”" TAHIRA BOONE MPH’11 |
What TAHIRA BOONE will remember most about her time at USciences is the caring faculty she had the pleasure to work with and learn from.
“Dr.AMY JESSOP was one of the best professors I have had. She taught me a lot, educationally and personally,” stated Boone.
“During my time at USciences, I had my first child and the faculty went out of their way to make sure I was accommodated,” reflected Boone. As a result, she did not drop any classes and was able to finish her program.
Boone plans to explore several areas in public health and knows her degree from the University will help her face the ever-changing aspects of healthcare. She chose to attend USciences because she was impressed with the University’s rich history.
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